I am a beginner kiter who is just able to go upwind and progression into jumping. I am a student about to finish school and have some cashed saved up to spend it on a kiteboarding getaway. I am looking for suggestions on any kiteboarding camps or getaway packages for someone of my age (23) and skill level. I dont have any friends that kite so lookong like this will be a solo trip. Im from Ontario Canada and willing to spend no more than 1500. Suggestions?

South padre island texas has great conditions for trying new tricks and in the summer the crowds at the flat water spots aren't that bad. It has flat water for miles with 1 inch chop and a steady seabreeze almost every afternoon through June and into July. There are a few schools down there that will get you up and riding in a few days. If you are interested in checking out kiting in waves we get nice 3-4 foot waves that are good for learning on and no reefs to cut you up.

Come to join us at a Kitechix weekend!
This year Windtown Kitesurf Hotels organize some Kitechix events worldwide again. Kitechix is specifically targeted at girls who want to learn kitesurfing and those who want to improve their tricks and techniques by means of clinics.

This year Kitechix will be organized in The Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil and South Africa. For 2013, the following events are planned: May 24-26: Kitechix Event Ameland (The Netherlands) for all levels June 7-9: Kitechix Event Belgium (location not yet known) advanced June 22-23: Kitechix Event Kamperland (The Netherlands) for all levels July 3-7: Kitechix Event Cumbuco (Brazil) for all levels July 27-28: Kitechix Event Zandvoort (The Netherlands) for all levels Aug 17-18: Kitechix Event Cadzand-bad (The Netherlands) for all levels Sept 14-15: Kitechix Event Kamperland (The Netherlands) for all levels Nov 9-13: Kitechix Event Langebaan (South Africa) for all levels

More information can be found on the Kitechix Facebook page (facebook.com/kitechix.events) and the website (kitechix.com). For registration, please send an e-mail to: kitechix@windtown.nl